xsoldier54

LOl, a cute little pastime played by millions worldwide. The guys you mention are great athletes, but not even the best at their own sports, let alone soccer. They wouldn't stand a chance. The ignorance of this thread knows no bounds.

Yes third worlders like Spain, England, Italy, France, Germany. Get over yourself. It's popular because it is a great sport. It ain't kickball and calling it that just shows your ignorance. If you don't want to watch it fine, but you are missing out. Your loss.

Lacrosse is more exciting than soccer? Not even worth arguing that one. Enjoy your silly little games while the rest of the world watches a real sport.

To each their own. Keeping the clock running keeps the game moving at all times. Stopping it every 11 seconds to huddle up and run another play is very monotonous to some. If it isn't your cup of tea, then don't watch. Most of the rest of the world will be. And any game not played primarily with the feet should not be called football.

Stoppage time is pretty closely regulated, but I understand if you don't get it.

This according to The Football Bible "The FIFA Laws of the Game states that an allowance period may be added to make up for lost time due to the following reasons: substitution of players, stoppage of play because of a serious injury, transport of injured players off the field, and deliberate stalling by a team. Additional minutes may also be added to regulation period to allow a penalty kick to be taken. An official decides how long a half must extend. It is the fourth referee who typically determines how much injury time should be added to a game. Fourth referees usually have two watches, one which he stops every time there is a stoppage in play (such as injuries, substitutes, and goal celebrations) and another one which he runs to count the time spent in each stop. Most league laws require an additional thirty seconds for each substitution made by both teams. A minute or so before a half ends, the fourth referee raises an electronic board to inform players and officials how much time will be added. The typical length of an injury period is 3 minutes. Although the added minutes in a game is appropriately called stoppage time, it is often referred to as “injury time” because players getting injured in football is the most common cause for delay." Remember, there also may be stoppages of play during the stoppage time. This would account for the game not ending exactly at the time announced by the fourth referee.

Yes, it sucks so bad that it is the most popular game in the world. No other sport is even a close second. And American football? Please. The rest of the world laughs at our game. The worst offense of all is calling it football. It isn't football. I love both the NFL as well as college "football", but there really is no comparison. They are two unique and completely different games. I for one respect the athletes that play both games at such a high level. Amen and allelujah..

So as a fan of both "beautiful games" let me try to address each of your points individually. Running time and stoppage time: Imagine if NFL officials decided when games would end? A team could be driving for the win and an official could end the game just before you score, or let the clock run until a team scores. Actually the referee tells how much stoppage time there will be at the end of regulation. Both teams should know and there should be a sense of urgency. And when the stoppage time is over, the game ends, regardless if a team is driving for a score or not, just like when the regular clock runs out. Penalties in the red zone: Imagine is instead of yards, the penalty was giving a RB the ball at the two yard and you only had one tackler to stop him from crossing the goal line? This could be modified for American football and could be administered like the two point conversion for example. Give them one extra play in addition to the yardage. Red cards: Making teams play short-handed the entire game for a roughing the QB call. I personally don't see anything wrong with making them play a man short for a flagrant foul. Could be applied the same way for American football. Having just one referee officiate the entire game: That boggles my mind. Actually there are two assistant referees. When they put their flag up, it indicates that they have seen a foul. The center referee relies heavily upon the two assistant referees.

I think you're missing the sarcasm. He was replying to a post that used the word "Irregardless" and the phrase "for all intensive purposes".

You go ahead, I'll pass.

Liking American football does not preclude anyone from liking the real football. American football needs to change it's name as it is not played with the feet. I love both games and will be watching every single World Cup match. And I love American college football and the NFL and my Buffalo Bills, but c'mon man it ain't football.

Ummm.. what if he doesn't?

Ummmm no. That is all.

Oh really? So no other team does this? it's against the rules? I must have missed the memo on that one, because that is what many NFL teams do to counter the defense stacking the line against the run.

Any smart businessman cares if the stadium is empty for six years. They would lose millions and that is not smart business.

No way FJ gets cut. Depending on how he does this year they may even re-sign him for two more. (Yes at age 32). It all depends on how the season unfolds, and although you do make some valid points, you lost me when you said he would be cut.

Why not? It's a fun thing to do to show our distaste for his intentions. We know it won't have any effect on how the sale plays out, it's just a way of showing we as fans don't care for what he is trying to do with out team.

As long as it's someone local and it isn't this guy, I'm happy.

This.

I hope you enjoy listening to them in Toronto cuz that's where he wants to move our team. It's not about hating the music. It's about hating him for wanting to move our team.

Really? Arlington then. Feel better.

That was the funniest **** I have ever heard. Jerry Jones is a maroon and that stadium he built in Dallas is an abomination. I could care less what he thinks about the Bills or Bon Jovi or Toronto.

He's gone. As a Bills fan, I have forgotten about him. I am interested in who is on the roster right now and how they can help us win. Byrd is a NO Saint. I don't care about him anymore.

You can like or dislike Mr. Wilson, that is your right, but the fact is that without him Buffalo never would have had an NFL franchise. What his reasoning was for not spelling out what should happen upon his death, nobody knows but him and his lawyers and perhaps his family, but just like your right to criticize, it was his right to do with the team what he chose to do. I for one will be forever greatful for the years of entertainment that he brought to me and my family. May he RIP.

I can't predict exactly when, but he will sign for the slotted money and not be a problem.